A new case of online fraud and unauthorised withdrawal from a bank account is under investigation by the Cyprus Police following a complaint filed with the Nicosia CID.
According to the complaint, a citizen received a phone call on 18 June from a man who introduced himself as a representative of an online financial transactions and payments platform.
Fake security warning used in scam
The suspect allegedly used false claims about account security to convince the victim to install a specific mobile application, along with additional apps linked to money transfer companies.
The victim followed the instructions provided, resulting in the loss of €9,142 from their bank account.
The case is being investigated by the Financial Crime Investigation Unit of the Nicosia CID.
Police issue warning to the public
Following the incident, the police issued a warning urging the public to exercise extreme caution when receiving unsolicited calls or messages.
Authorities stressed that individuals should never grant third parties access to their electronic devices or online accounts and should avoid sharing personal or banking details.
Police also advised citizens to verify any such communication only through official and verified contact channels of the organisations involved.
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